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  • Dubai to set benchmark for Springbok Women’s Sevens – Grain

    Nov 29, 17 • 1991 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dubai to set benchmark for Springbok Women’s Sevens – Grain

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team are determined to set up the rest of their season with a solid performance at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens, the first tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series for 2017/18, according to...

  • New challenges await Blitzboks in Dubai

    Nov 29, 17 • 1974 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on New challenges await Blitzboks in Dubai

    The Springbok Sevens team have tasted success at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens as recently as last year, but for Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman and his team, that is nothing more than a pleasant memory.   In fact, said the 47-tournament stalwart, it...

  • Owen Lane signs first senior contract with Cardiff Blues

    Nov 29, 17 • 1851 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Owen Lane signs first senior contract with Cardiff Blues

    Following a man-of-the-match performance in his Guinness PRO14 debut, Owen Lane has put pen to paper on his first senior Cardiff Blues contract. The Wales Under-20 and Sevens star scored a try during the 36-30 win over Connacht last Friday and received...

  • Soyizwapi backs Notshe to shine in Dubai

    Nov 29, 17 • 1842 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Soyizwapi backs Notshe to shine in Dubai

    The SA Rugby Sevens Academy team in recent years not only produced commendable results in the International Invitational section of the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens, they also provided a solid supply of capable players to the Springbok Sevens set-up.  ...

  • Evans extends his stay in West Wales

    Nov 29, 17 • 1708 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Evans extends his stay in West Wales

    Scarlets are delighted to confirm that loosehead prop Dylan Evans has committed his future to the region. Australian born Evans joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2015-16 making his competitive debut against Munster in October 2015. Welsh-qualified Evans, 28,...

  • Connacht Rugby Squad Update

    Nov 28, 17 • 1949 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Connacht Rugby Squad Update

    The Connacht Rugby medical team have issued a squad update ahead of the PRO14 clash away to Zebre on Saturday 02nd of December (K.O. 1:15pm – Live TG4) Prop: Dominic Robertson McCoy is continuing his rehabilitation from thumb surgery and will be out of...

  • Three-peat Nel looking for more silverware

    Nov 28, 17 • 1799 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Three-peat Nel looking for more silverware

    After winning the HBSC World Rugby Sevens Series with the Blitzboks earlier this year, Ruhan Nel did not relax and enjoy the fruits of his labour, but rather jumped straight into the blue and white hoops of DHL Western Province for their SuperSport Rugby...

  • England U20 2018 Six Nations fixtures confirmed

    Nov 28, 17 • 4676 Views • General News, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on England U20 2018 Six Nations fixtures confirmed

    England U20s will start their 2018 Six Nations campaign against Italy at Stadio Enzo Bearzot, Gorizia on Friday, 2 February (6pm GMT kick off). The side, who won the Grand Slam last season, will then play their first home fixture against Wales on Friday, 9...

  • England Women 2018 Six Nations Fixtures confirmed

    Nov 28, 17 • 2168 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women 2018 Six Nations Fixtures confirmed

    The Women’s 2018 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed with England playing two home games at the Twickenham Stoop and Ricoh Arena. All of the Red Roses Test matches are set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The schedule replicates that of the senior...

  • Fixture Details for Guinness PRO14 Rounds 14 to 17 Confirmed

    Nov 28, 17 • 1865 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Fixture Details for Guinness PRO14 Rounds 14 to 17 Confirmed

    Kick-off times and broadcast selections for Rounds 14 to 17 of the Guinness PRO14 have been confirmed in addition to all games taking place in South Africa up to Round 20. Over 30 fixtures have been confirmed with the majority scheduled for live TV broadcast,...

  • Griquas YTC encourages players to challenge themselves

    Nov 28, 17 • 2081 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Griquas YTC encourages players to challenge themselves

    Griquas Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) coach Ronald Maarman is not scared to take on massive challenges and loves to encourage players to find creative ways to train and to make the most of their opportunities, despite the limited training facilities...

  • Kwagga Smith keen to keep on improving

    Nov 28, 17 • 1961 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Kwagga Smith keen to keep on improving

    Springbok Sevens forward Kwagga Smith is not only determined to add another successful stint with the Blitzboks to his already impressive rugby CV, he also wants to improve his skill set as a player, something he is almost guaranteed to do in the next couple...

  • Pivac pleased with five points from Kings victory

    Nov 27, 17 • 1917 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Pivac pleased with five points from Kings victory

    Scarlets secured the maximum points available in the Guinness PRO14 clash against Southern Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday afternoon with head coach Wayne Pivac happy with the five points. Four tries from Tadhg Beirne, Ioan Nicholas, Werner...

  • Springboks welcome back fit-again Marx and Kolisi

    Nov 27, 17 • 2047 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks welcome back fit-again Marx and Kolisi

    Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx and flanker Siya Kolisi will return to the training field on Monday as the team begins their preparations for the last Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.  Marx sat out of the previous Test...

  • Ross Moriarty completes transfer to Dragons

    Nov 27, 17 • 1856 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ross Moriarty completes transfer to Dragons

    In a major statement of intent, Head Coach Bernard Jackman has secured the marquee signing of British & Irish Lions tourist and Wales star Ross Moriarty on a two-year deal with the Dragons. The 23-year-old will arrive at Rodney Parade next season,...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES 2018 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP DOMESTIC FIXTURES CONFIRMED

    Nov 27, 17 • 2253 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES 2018 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP DOMESTIC FIXTURES CONFIRMED

    Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast will play host to Qantas Wallabies home fixtures in the 2018 edition of The Rugby Championship, it was announced today. After a second-place finish in 2017, the Qantas Wallabies will be out to go one better in 2018 when...

  • Thomas du Toit called up to Springbok tour squad

    Nov 26, 17 • 2923 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Thomas du Toit called up to Springbok tour squad

    Thomas du Toit has been called up to provide front row cover for the Springboks and is set to join the tour squad on Monday in Cardiff, Wales. Tendai Mtawarira sustained a groin injury in Saturday’s 35-6 victory over Italy in Padova, and while the...

  • UNDERMANNED QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEATED BY SCOTLAND IN EDINBURGH

    Nov 26, 17 • 2465 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on UNDERMANNED QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEATED BY SCOTLAND IN EDINBURGH

    The Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by Scotland 53-24 in a disappointing end to their 2017 Spring Tour campaign at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. In Stephen Moore’s final Test in a Wallabies jersey, the men in gold played the entire second half a man...

  • Coetzee praises Springboks for clinical performance in difficult conditions

    Nov 26, 17 • 3194 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Coetzee praises Springboks for clinical performance in difficult conditions

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee praised his team for getting the job done by beating Italy 35-6 in very difficult conditions in Padova on Saturday.  The Springboks kept the Azzurri tryless for their biggest victory in Italy since 1997, while the haul of...

  • Zebre Rugby Club team to face Munster Rugby

    Nov 25, 17 • 2392 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club team to face Munster Rugby

    After a two-week break, Zebre Rugby will return to the field on Sunday in the ninth round of the Guinness PRO14. The opponents of the Parma based franchise at Lanfranchi Stadium will be the Irish Province Munster, the team never defeated by the Italians in...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS NAME EXPERIENCED SQUAD FOR DUBAI

    Nov 25, 17 • 2318 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS NAME EXPERIENCED SQUAD FOR DUBAI

    Simon Amor has named his England Sevens side for the opening tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai on 1-2 December. Drawn in Pool B, the experienced group – captained by Tom Mitchell – will play Spain, France and Scotland on...

  • Ospreys team to play Glasgow Warriors

    Nov 25, 17 • 1909 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Glasgow Warriors

    The Ospreys team to play Glasgow Warriors at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday 26th November 2017, KO 1.00pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 Hanno Dirksen 13 Joe Thomas 12 Ashley Beck 11 Jeff Hassler 10 Sam Davies 9 Tom Habberfield   1 Paul James (Capt) 2...

  • Munster team named to face Zebre

    Nov 25, 17 • 1951 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Munster team named to face Zebre

    The Munster team has been named for Sunday afternoon’s Guinness PRO14 clash in Zebre with two changes to the side that defeated Dragons 49-6 at Irish Independent Park last time out (1.30pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports). James Hart makes his first start...

  • Southern Kings team to face Scarlets

    Nov 25, 17 • 3532 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Southern Kings team to face Scarlets

    The Southern Kings team named by Head Coach Deon Davids today to take on Scarlets on Sunday shows a number of changes from the one that ran Ulster so close in their last fixture. Recent loan-signing from the Lions Anthony Volmink has immediately been included...

  • Five debutants in squad to face Ospreys

    Nov 25, 17 • 1948 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Five debutants in squad to face Ospreys

    Dave Rennie will hand five players their Glasgow Warriors debuts as the team look to continue their unbeaten start to the Guinness PRO14 as they travel to Swansea. Italian international Samuela Vunisa recovered from a knee injury to play club rugby a...